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Spicy Szechuan Chicken

Name: Spicy Szechuan Chicken
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons corn starch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon rice wine; ½ teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 stalk scallion, shredded; 2 slices ginger; 4 chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces; vegetable oil, as needed for frying; 2 tablespoons szechuan peppercorn; 5 red chilis, chopped; 50 dried red chilis, whole; 4 slices ginger; 1 stalk scallion, chopped; ⅓ cup peanuts; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ tablespoon rice wine; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; scallion, chopped for garnish

By Tasty35 min2 servings

This spicy Szechuan chicken is a flavorful and delicious dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1
Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the chopped chicken. Marinate for 10 minutes.
2
In about 1 ½ inch (4 cm) of oil, fry the chicken until browned and crispy. Remove and set aside.
3
Heat oil in a wok or a large pan. Add the Szechuan peppercorn and dried red chilies. Fry until fragrant.
4
Add the rest of the dried red chilies, ginger, scallion, and peanuts. Fry for a minute.
5
Add the fried chicken pieces, sugar, rice wine and sesame oil. Toss to coat.
6
Garnish with chopped scallions.
7
Nutrition Calories: 2870 Fat: 303 grams Carbs: 29 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 9 grams Protein: 26 grams
8
Enjoy!